Conflicts in the Law & Domestic Violence

Overview

The purpose of this project was to research the conflicts between the family law, child protection, and criminal justice systems in BC, and to highlight the tragedies that can result from such conflict.

Why this project?

Separation is a very vulnerable time for women fleeing violent marriages. The lack of consistency between the goals and objectives of the family law system (keeping the family together and ensuring the best interests of the children) and the criminal justice system (protecting society from the criminal actions of others and specifically protecting women and children from domestic violence) is a fundamental women’s equality issue.

Funding for this project provided by:

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West Coast LEAF is the only organization in BC that uses the law to further gender equality. We work to end gender-based discrimination using equality rights litigation, law reform, and public legal education.